Councillor Paul Barnes
Email: Paul.Barnes@sholland.gov.uk
Council: South Holland
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 5 of 8
Planning Committee - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm
The South Holland Council Planning Committee met on Wednesday 16 July 2025 to discuss several planning applications, including a large development of a care home in Spalding, and some smaller residential extensions. The committee was also scheduled to discuss recent planning appeal decisions.
Special Meeting, Cabinet - Thursday, 26th June, 2025 6.30 pm
South Holland Council's Cabinet met to discuss and approve a new waste collection model to meet the requirements of the Environment Act 2021. The approved model involves collecting residual waste in 240-litre wheeled bins on an alternate weekly basis, recycling and paper/card in separate 240-litre bins on alternate fortnights, and food waste in a 23-litre caddy weekly. The Cabinet also approved ordering food waste collection vehicles and wheeled bins in 2025/26, pending budget confirmation, and recommended amendments to the Capital Programme for Council approval.
Policy Development Panel - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm
The Policy Development Panel were scheduled to meet on 24 June 2025 to discuss a new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, a draft Statement of Licensing Policy, a new Body Worn Video Policy, and a review of HR policies. The panel was also expected to review its work programme.
Cabinet - Tuesday, 10th June, 2025 6.30 pm
The South Holland District Council cabinet met to discuss the Q4 performance and risk reports, approve operational arrangements for energy efficiency grants, review housing performance, and adopt a new tenant engagement strategy. The cabinet approved East Lindsey District Council acting as the lead authority for the Warm Homes - Local Grant programme and adopted the Tenant Engagement and Influence Strategy 2025-2027.
Annual Meeting, South Holland District Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 6.30 pm
South Holland District Council was scheduled to hold its annual meeting on 14 May 2025. Councillors were expected to discuss committee and outside body membership, the schedule of meetings for 2025/26, and the appointment of a second Independent Person. Also on the agenda was a report from the Cabinet meeting on 1 April 2025, and a six-monthly update on the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP).
Decisions from Meetings
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Proposed Amendments to the Council's Contract Procedure Rules
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
...to recommend revised Contract Procedure Rules for Council approval and to approve associated delegations to officers, contingent on the Council's decision to amend the rules.
For Determination
Net Zero Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
...to approve the Net Zero Action Plan, aligning with the Council's commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040.
Recommendations Approved
South and East Lincolnshire Council’s Partnership - Contracting of Leisure Facilities with an external operator as agent for service delivery
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
...to approve the award of a contract under an agency agreement for the operation and lifecycle maintenance of the Council's leisure facilities, as detailed in the exempt report.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 1 Risk Report 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
...to consider and note the quarterly risk monitoring information for Quarter 1 of 2025/26.
For Determination
Tree and Hedgerow Strategy Action Plan
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 16, 2025
...to adopt the Tree and Hedgerow Action Plan to deliver progress against the Tree and Hedgerow Strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 40